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Ekar Farm and Community Gardens today
announced the appointment of Aaron Ney, a seasoned grassroots contributor and
longtime Ekar stakeholder, as it’s Interim Executive Director.

According to Jordan Linkow, Ekar’s Chairman
of the Board, “Aaron has played a key role in making Ekar a leader in the
Jewish food movement in Denver. He has proven himself to be a leader with the
experience and vision necessary as we move into our third season.”

Aaron Ney grew up in Iowa.His first introduction to farming was at
kibbutz Kfar Hanasi in Israel's Galilee.The hard work shared with fellow Jews instilled a lasting impression
that working the soil can bring people together.Aaron studied Comparative Religion at the
University of Iowa, gra

duating in 1999, and continued for an M.A. in Conflict
Resolution at the University of Denver.As part of Ekar’s founding team, Aaron brings a commitment to Ekar’s
mission, inspired by his Jewish values, to bring the community environmental
and experiential education, from a platform of urban farming and tikkun
olam (repairing the world).

According to Aaron “Ekar is a space for
individuals, young and old, for families, and the entire community to connect
to their values in appealing ways, innovative and traditional.We are an organization making a great impact
and I continue to be humbled by our community’s investment and involvement in
Ekar.It’s been my privilege to join a
community with such a shared vision and I look forward to growing together.”